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9 Ways to Give — Even When Times Are Tough

Published Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This post is part of the “The Spectrum of Personal Finance”. In this one-day event, comic-book nerd Brian from My Next Buck, will discuss eight different emotions (taken from the Green Lantern comics) and relate them to personal finance. Here at GRS, Brian looks at Compassion. One of the most rewarding parts of personal finance is being able to give back. Giving is powerful, and it’s contagious. […]

The Personal Finance Hour, Episode 28: Thanks. Giving.

Published Monday, November 23, 2009 - 16:00 by Get Rich Slowly

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s the least-commercialized major holiday, and the one whose message I most appreciate. On today’s episode of The Personal Finance Hour, I’ll join Jim from Bargaineering to discuss two aspects of this holiday season: the things we’re thankful for, and the importance of giving. This show will air live at 3pm Pacific (6pm Eastern). […]

The Perfect is the Enemy of the Good

Published Monday, November 23, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This article is the ninth of a thirteen-part series that explores the core tenets of Get Rich Slowly. You want the best — for yourself, for your spouse, for your family. You want the best car, the best house and mortgage, the best job, the best mutual funds, and the best savings account. You want things to be perfect. We all do. But perfection comes with a price. […]

My Advertising Crash Diet

Published Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This post is from GRS staff writer April Dykman. Thanksgiving might be my favorite holiday, and in large part that’s because I spend it camping in Terlingua Ranch and hiking, backpacking, or kayaking in Big Bend National Park (about 15 minutes away from the ranch). I get mixed reactions when I tell people that’s how my family celebrates the holiday. […]

Ask the Readers: How Do You Handle Peer Pressure?

Published Friday, November 20, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

Your friends and family influence you. They affect the way you view life. If your friends are frugal, it’s easier to be frugal yourself. But if they’re wrapped up in consumerism and materialism, and can be difficult to resist the urge to join them. […]

Stimulus Programs: Cash for Buyer’s Remorse?

Published Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This post is from GRS staff writer Adam Baker. Baker, along with his wife and 20-month old daughter, will be spending the next couple of months exploring Thailand as they continue their recent backpacking journey. Since the start of the economic slump started in 2008, the U.S. […]

Links Roundup: No Credit Needed Edition

Published Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 20:47 by Get Rich Slowly

Work on Your Money: The Missing Manual continues apace. I’ve finished the first seven chapters (happiness, goals, budgets, debt, frugality, income, and banking) and have just begun on chapter eight, which is about credit. As part of this chapter, I’d love to profile a GRS reader who gets by on minimal credit. […]

Obsessive Consumption

Published Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 16:00 by Get Rich Slowly

To take control of your spending, you must first be aware of your spending. This mindfulness can be difficult for many people to achieve. […]

Master Your Money with a Financial Health Day

Published Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 08:00 by Get Rich Slowly

This is a guest post from Robert Brokamp of The Motley Fool. Robert is a Certified Financial Planner and the advisor for The Motley Fool’s Rule Your Retirement service. He contributes one new article to Get Rich Slowly every two weeks. Today at 3pm Eastern, Robert will by leading a live discussion about money and relationships at BlogTalkRadio. Howdy, folks. […]

Reader Story: A Very, Very Fine House

Published Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 16:42 by Get Rich Slowly

This morning, April wrote about trying to figure out how much house you need. In the comments, Tyler K. shared a photo of the house he and his wife live in. […]